JOURNAL ARTICLE

Gateway to the Underworld: Spring evenings offer us a prime view of where the Sun crosses the celestial equator in autumn.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2024, v. 147, n. 5. P. 45 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: O'Meara, Stephen James 3 of 3

Abstract

This article from Sky & Telescope discusses the celestial phenomenon of the Sun crossing the celestial equator in autumn and its connection to the mythological concept of the underworld. The article provides instructions for observing this event in the night sky and highlights the star Spica in the constellation Virgo as a reference point. It also explores the myth of Demeter and Persephone, which is associated with the changing seasons and the Sun's movement across the celestial equator. The article concludes by noting the significance of the constellation Virgo in the spring sky and its connection to the myth of Persephone. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2024/05, Vol. 147, Issue 5, p45
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:175429666
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